Texas HS student-athlete died during altercation at track meet
A Texas student-athlete is facing a murder charge for fatally stabbing a stand-out student-athlete from another school during a track meet earlier this week.Austin Metcalf, 17, of Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, was stabbed in the chest by Karmelo Anthony, 17, early in the morning at Kuykendall Stadium. Despite lifesaving efforts by local first responders, Metcalf died.
A recent article from NBCDFW.com detailed the events that led up to the stabbing and spoke with Metcalf’s father. Below is an excerpt from the NBCDWF.com story.
Jeff Metcalf spoke with NBC 5 on Tuesday afternoon and said his son, Austin Metcalf, was killed when another student armed with a knife got upset after being told he was sitting in the wrong spot.
Metcalf said his son didn’t know the student who attacked him and that Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, was nearby when the confrontation took place and not only saw his brother get stabbed but also tried to stop the bleeding.
Frisco police said they arrested and charged 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony with Metcalf’s murder. Police said Anthony’s bond has not yet been set and it’s unclear if he’s obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf.
“The Frisco Police Department grieves with all those affected by this devastating loss and extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, students, and staff who are experiencing unimaginable pain,” the department said Wednesday afternoon. “The department is collaborating with the Frisco Independent School District and will continue to provide any support they need during this incredibly difficult time.”
Police did not say where the stabbing took place at the stadium, but from Texas Sky Ranger, several police officers were seen investigating an area in the stands not far from the track.
Jeff Metcalf said his son had a 4.0, was MVP of the football team and had a bright future that included going to college.
“He was on the right track,” Jeff Metcalf said. “He was loved by many. He was a leader.”
“I’m not trying to judge, but what kind of parents did this child have? What was he taught? He brought a knife to a track meet, and he murdered my son by stabbing him in the heart. The guy was in the wrong place, and they asked him to move and he bowed up. This is murder,” Jeff Metcalf said. “You know what, I already forgive this person. Already. God takes care of things. God is going to take care of me. God is going to take care of my family.”
A spokesperson for the Frisco ISD said the 11-5A championship district track meet, which included more than 100 students from eight schools, took place at the stadium Wednesday morning. The district said that moments after the stabbing, the stadium was immediately secured, the meet was suspended, and all students were returned to their home campuses “with expediency.”
To read the full story from NBCDFW.com, click here.
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